As NCIS season 22 wraps up in the US (with episodes still rolling out in the UK), fans are already looking ahead to what’s next for the long-running procedural. Since its 2003 debut as a JAG spin-off, NCIS has become a cornerstone of CBS, spawning series in Los Angeles, New Orleans, Hawai’i, Sydney, and the upcoming prequel NCIS: Origins.
The season 22 finale is set to be a major turning point, with Wilmer Valderrama (Nick Torres) teasing the “earth-shattering and really heartbreaking” death of a central character – one that will set the tone for season 23.
Will There Be an NCIS Season 23?
Yes – CBS officially renewed NCIS for its 23rd season in February 2025, alongside other returning shows like Ghosts, Tracker, Fire Country, and spin-offs NCIS: Sydney and NCIS: Origins. CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach called the lineup “a mix of long-standing hits and a new generation of fan favorites.”
Who’s Returning?
While the full cast for season 23 hasn’t been confirmed, most of the core team is expected to return – except for one character likely to exit due to the season 22 finale’s big death.
Here’s the season 22 cast:
- Gary Cole as Alden Parker
- Katrina Law as Jessica Knight
- Sean Murray as Timothy McGee
- Wilmer Valderrama as Nick Torres
- Brian Dietzen as Dr. Jimmy Palmer
- Diona Reasonover as Kasie Hines
- Rocky Carroll as Leon Vance
Expect more updates once the finale airs and production gears up for the next chapter.